United fans have got to STOP taking the negative bait
Having been invited to Old Trafford this afternoon to watch the Champions of England, I was surprised at the mood around the place and the obvious displeasure of the crowd towards the owners in light of the revelations this week. Being a Magpie, disputes against its owners is something that I am use to, but I feel that supporters have taken a large bite of the negative bait that the media have been swinging around Old Trafford in the past few weeks.
Before I go into the ins and outs of my view of the situation, I must set the record straight that I think it is an absolute disgrace the way United were bought on borrowed money by the Glazers. It is terrible for the club to be in such a predicament, but should the Americans run into trouble then there really will be no shortage of takers willing to bail a club like United out and be prepared to wipe out the debt. I actually fail to see how this proposed Bond scheme is a negative thing for the club, if anything it should surely be seen as a positive step.
One thing that has been prevalent in the past few weeks is this media swing against United. There was a time when United were the darlings of the Press (probably scared of getting on the wrong side of Fergie), but this season there has been a definite negative swing towards them, which is ridiculous considering these are the champions of the previous three seasons and still the best team in the country at present. For a club that is reportedly riddled with problems, poor players and being found out, I can’t help feel that 99% of the Premier League would love to have their problems as they sit second in the table, still in the Champions League and will probably go on and win a successive Carling Cup. What surprised me though sitting in the Stretford End and drinking in the City before and after the game was that some United fans seem to have bought into what they have read and are showing signs of negativity and believing there are actually a variety problems at the club. It is an absolute myth and while perhaps United haven’t been firing all cylinders this season, it must be said that they did lose the world’s best footballer, the talisman of their team and have had to adjust their formation and style accordingly. This transition was never going to happen overnight and while the media choose to look upon it as some sort of crisis, it really couldn’t be further from the truth.
Quite why the Press have chosen to stick the knife in at United is uncertain, but they are way off the mark. My experience today tells me however that they have managed to hook a few followers, but those who have should realise that they are simply falling for this agenda that Fleet Street has against United. Say what you want about the Glazers but their time at United has brought success and they have never prevented Fergie in his quest to bring success to Old Trafford. There plan to introduce a Bond Scheme is perhaps an insurance to safeguard the future of the club, but it is also to ensure that what United have become accustomed to in building and maintaining success remains a constant theme, for years to come.
Written By Kevin Watson
Football News 24/7
Jesus Christ Kevin so you think United fans should ignore the fact that our owners stole 22 million from the club, if we had no interest payments we would be the wealthiest club in the world, our training ground is about to be sold and the club are being whored to anyone with a checking account.
You’re right mate what’s all the fuss about?
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Quite why you took the time to write this is a mystery to me. Just to correct you on one point. The bond scheme is another Glazer con that will drag the club down further.
There is no benefit to the football club whatsoever. In fact it puts the club in a worse position by potentially opening up a route for the Training Ground and godforbid Old Trafford to be sold and leased back.
The facts are that when the Glazers bought United at that time the most profitable club in the world with no debt whatsoever they borrowed massively and then transferred the vast majority of the debt onto the club’s books; immediately putting this global institution that means so much to so many at risk. The remainder of the debt remained with the Glazer family as PIK loans at ridiculous interest.
The purpose of this bond is to use Manchester United to pay off this debt and then the whole responsibility will be placed on the club’s shoulders putting it even more at risk!
David Gill once said that the club would never be used in this way and that these debts would remain with the Glazers.
Things will only get worse with this self-centered family in charge of the club. That’s why I’m delighted people are now taking action at last and I hope we are succesful in removing these parasites from our football club.
There is a joint campaign website being setup, but in the meantime those interested can go to http://www.imusa.org and http://www.joinmust.org for more information.
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I dont think its the press turning on United, more the press finally waking up to whats been staring United supporters in the face since 2004/05. It difficult for outsiders to grasped the size of the problem. United sold Ronaldo last summer for what Mike Ashley is asking for Newcastle and most of that money went to pay off the interest on the debt, not the debt itself. United are shuffling the finacial pack and making the minimum payment on the credit card bill every month. It can only end in tears and we knew that from day one.
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